BS EN 45544-1:2015 PDF

What is BS EN 45544-1 – Workplace air about?

BS EN 45544-1 is the first part of the multi-series standard that specifies general requirements and test methods for the determination of the performance characteristics of personal, portable, transportable and fixed, continuous duty electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours in workplace atmospheres. BS EN 45544-1 applies to apparatus whose primary purpose is to provide an indication, alarm and/or other output function to give a warning of the presence of toxic gas or vapour in the atmosphere and in some cases to initiate automatic or manual protective actions. BS EN 45544-1 applies to apparatus in which the sensor automatically generates an electrical signal when gas is present. BS EN 45544-1 is not app...